Tuesday November 20, 2012, 10:29 am
signed...where do these scoundrels come from and why do they hate puppies?
who hates puppies???
sick ,twisted "humans" should have the book thrown at them
thanks Cal

Tuesday November 20, 2012, 10:18 pm
I live in a suburb of Buffalo, so I'm very familiar with this terrible story. It's been on the local news every day since the incident occurred. I am happy to report that over $12,000 has been donated toward Phoenix's medical bills and that several families are interested in adopting him.

Here's the latest status report:

"The biggest concern for me right now is the left hind leg. The Achilles tendon is exposed and we're trying to save it. If we don't have any good scar tissue, he may need his leg amputated. So that's the biggest concern right now," Dr. Wagner said.

Wagner says the 16-week-old Jack Russell Terrier will need surgery soon, possibly by the end of the week, to remove more dead skin. All told, his surgeries will cost about $8,000. But generous donors have already given enough to cover it all. And Phoenix continues to make progress.

"I think he's good. The first day he was a little nervous but then he started giving Judy, our technician, kisses. And she's been taking very good care of him," Dr. Wagner said.

The Animal Hospital has received thousands of dollars in donations, which will also help other animals. Buffalo Police still haven't arrested anyone for burning Phoenix. Detectives say they are "making progress."
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Needless to say, the reader comments that appeared below the article, which appeared on the WIVB.com website (a local television station), ranged from wanting to adopt this sweet little baby so that he never gets hurt again to wanting to take a baseball bat to his tormentors.

Wednesday November 21, 2012, 12:06 am
Signed and noted - these absolutely wicked sick rubbishes don't deserve a trial, however, they do deserve to be beaten to death. I could quite easily do it without remorse.

Wednesday November 21, 2012, 1:24 am
These teenagers should be punished and made to work to make up all medical expenses inured. Also they should have to work at an animal shelter so that they could learn how to love and care for animals. They might learn some compassion?????